Giant desmoid tumour mimicking recurrent uterine myoma in a nulliparous young Nigerian: a case report

Abstract Background Desmoid tumors are rare lesions. Although they demonstrate tumor characteristics, such as infiltrative growth and tendency towards local recurrence, they lack the ability to metastasize. To date, the cause of desmoid tumors is unknown. They can occur in both sexes, but predominan...

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Main Authors: Obinna Chukwunwike Njoku, Chisara Cyprian Umezurike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03558-6